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Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 42

Rooted & Raised

“Convicted, Not Condemned”

📖 “And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.”
 —John 16:8 (NKJV)

Conviction is uncomfortable—but it’s one of the most loving things God does for us.

When the Holy Spirit convicts, He isn’t yelling “GUILTY!” like a judge.
He’s saying, “This isn’t who you are in Christ. Come back.”

He convicts of sin, because we were never meant to live in rebellion.
He convicts of righteousness, because He’s shaping us into people who reflect Jesus.
And He reminds us of judgment, because there’s more to life than this moment—eternity matters.

You might be tempted to silence that conviction.
To drown it in distractions, excuses, or comparison.

But listen—conviction is proof that the Holy Spirit hasn’t given up on you.

Let Him interrupt your scroll.
Let Him challenge your thoughts.
Let Him guide your decisions.

The Spirit’s job isn’t just to make you feel better.
It’s to make you more like Jesus.

Think About It:

  • When you feel convicted, do you shut it down—or lean in?
  • What’s one area where the Spirit might be trying to get your attention?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, don’t let me grow numb. Convict me when I stray, correct me when I fall, and comfort me as I return. I want to walk in truth, not just what feels easy. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 42

Rooted & Raised

“The Helper Shows Us What’s Right”

📖 “When He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.”
 —John 16:8 (NKJV)

Have you ever had that little feeling inside that something was wrong, even if no one told you?

That’s one way the Holy Spirit helps us.
Jesus said He would come to help us know what’s right and wrong—
so we can grow to be more like Him.

The Holy Spirit shows us:

  • What sin is, so we can turn away from it,
  • What right things to do, so we can follow Jesus better,
  • And that one day, Jesus will come back and make everything right.

Even when no one sees what we do, God does.
And He doesn’t leave us to figure it all out alone—
He gave us the Helper to guide our hearts.

Think About It:

  • Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit helping you say no to something wrong?
  • What is one right thing He’s helped you do recently?

Prayer:
 Dear God, thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to help me know what’s right. Please help me listen to You, even when it’s hard. I want to follow Jesus every day. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 42

Rooted & Raised

“Conviction Is a Gift”

📖 “And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.”
 —John 16:8 (NKJV)

Most people run from the word “conviction.”
 But for those who love Jesus, it’s one of the most tender mercies of God.

Conviction is not the same as condemnation.
Condemnation says, “You’re finished.”
 Conviction says, “Turn around—I’m still calling you.”

The Holy Spirit lovingly shows us what’s wrong so we can be made right.
And as mothers guiding our homes, this is a powerful truth to teach and model.

We aren’t raising perfect children—
we’re raising children who need the Helper, just like we do.

Teach them that the Spirit is not someone to fear, but to listen to:

  • He shows us what sin is—so we can repent.
  • He reminds us what righteousness looks like—so we can follow it.
  • And He points us to eternal truth—so we don’t get lost in temporary things.

Conviction isn’t the end of grace.
It’s how grace reaches out and pulls us back.

Family Talk:

  • Can you remember a time the Holy Spirit helped you realize something wasn’t right?
  • How can we respond well when we feel convicted?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for showing us truth. Help our family to welcome Your correction and grow through it. May we be humble listeners and faithful followers. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 41

Rooted & Raised

“This is to Your Advantage”

📖 “It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.”
 —John 16:7 (NKJV)

If you had to choose between walking beside Jesus or having the Holy Spirit live inside you…
what would you pick?

Most of us would say, “Walk with Jesus!”
But Jesus Himself said that wasn’t the best option.

Why?

Because the Spirit inside you can go where Jesus in the flesh could not.

  • He speaks to your thoughts.
  • He convicts you in real-time.
  • He brings power, clarity, and courage right when you need it most.

This wasn’t Jesus abandoning His disciples—
it was the beginning of a greater relationship.

The Spirit would not just teach them about God…
He would empower them to live like Christ in a broken world.

So next time you wonder if you’re “missing something” because you can’t see Jesus face to face—
remember what He said:
“It’s to your advantage.”

Think About It:

  • Are you more focused on what you wish God would do than what He has done through His Spirit?
  • What does it look like to live “empowered” by the Holy Spirit as a teen?

Prayer:
 Lord, help me believe what You said—that the Holy Spirit is my advantage. Teach me to listen for His voice and walk in His strength each day. Let my life reflect Your power, not just my own effort. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 41

Rooted & Raised

“To Your Advantage”

📖 “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.”
 —John 16:7 (NKJV)

Imagine hearing these words from Jesus: “It is to your advantage that I go away.”

How could losing Jesus possibly be good?

That’s likely what the disciples wondered.
But Jesus wasn’t abandoning them—He was making room for something greater:
The indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.

He would no longer walk beside them—
He would live within them.

This was not a downgrade.
This was the divine upgrade.

The Helper—the Holy Spirit—would guide them into truth, strengthen them in weakness, and fill them with the very presence of God.
That promise holds true for us today.

Dear sister, if you have placed your trust in Christ, He has not left you alone.
You have His very Spirit within you.

And no matter what you face, that truth is to your advantage.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you ever felt like Jesus was distant or silent?
  • How does it change your perspective to know that His Spirit is always with you?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for not leaving me comfortless. Help me remember that the Holy Spirit is not just near—He is within. Teach me to rely on Him daily, and to see Your plan, even when it doesn’t make sense to me. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 41

Rooted & Raised

“Why Jesus Left”

📖 “It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.”
 —John 16:7 (NKJV)

Have you ever had a friend move away?
It can feel really sad. You might wonder, “Why did they have to go?”

That’s how Jesus’ disciples felt when He told them He was leaving.
But Jesus said something surprising: “It’s better for you if I go.”

How could that be true?

Jesus promised to send the Helper—the Holy Spirit.
He would come to live inside those who believe in Jesus.

That means we don’t have to go to a special place to be near God.
He is with us all the time, in every place.

Even though the disciples were sad, they soon found out that Jesus was right.
And we can be glad today that He went—because His Spirit came!

Think About It:

  • Do you know that God’s Spirit lives in you when you believe in Jesus?
  • How does it feel to know He is always with you?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to help me and live with me forever. I’m never alone because You are always near. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 41

Rooted & Raised

“To Our Advantage”

📖 “It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.”
 —John 16:7 (NKJV)

Sometimes our children ask, “Why did Jesus leave?”
 And sometimes, we wonder too.

If Jesus had stayed on earth, we could see Him, touch Him, and hear Him with our own ears.

But Jesus knew something we often forget:
The Spirit within us is better than Jesus beside us.

Why? Because the Holy Spirit doesn’t just visit—He stays.
He doesn’t speak from the outside—He speaks within.
He doesn’t only show the way—He strengthens us to walk in it.

This is a truth our families need:
that Jesus didn’t leave us alone—He left so we’d never be alone again.

As mothers, we have the privilege of pointing our children to the Helper—
the One who comes alongside them in every trial, every choice, every prayer.

Let’s teach our children that the Christian life isn’t about trying harder—
but learning to walk with the Spirit, who was sent for our advantage.

Family Talk:

  • Why do you think Jesus said it was better for Him to go away?
  • What does the Holy Spirit help us do every day?

Prayer:
 Lord Jesus, thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to live in us and guide us. Help our family to trust in His leading, lean on His power, and remember we are never alone. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 40

Rooted & Raised

“Sorrow Has Filled Your Heart”

📖 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.”
 —John 16:6 (NKJV)

Sometimes sorrow comes not because of the world’s cruelty, but because of Christ’s honesty.

Jesus had just revealed painful truth: He was going away.
Not only that, but His disciples would be hated, cast out, and even killed for His Name.

No wonder sorrow filled their hearts.

But here’s the heart-piercing irony:
They were sorrowful about the very thing that would bring them hope.

His going wasn’t loss—it was the plan of redemption.
His departure meant the Spirit’s arrival.
His cross meant our cleansing.
His silence before Pilate meant our justification before God.

Dear sister, sorrow is not always a sign that something is wrong—
Sometimes it’s the sign that something greater is about to be revealed.

When Jesus leads us through sorrowful seasons, He is not being cruel.
He is being kind enough to prepare us.

Trust the Shepherd—even when the path is painful.
Because what feels like loss may be the very thing that opens the way to life.

Reflection Questions:

  • Can you think of a time when sorrow blinded you to the bigger plan?
  • What sorrow are you facing now that you need to bring under Jesus’ truth?

Prayer:
 Lord, sorrow sometimes fills my heart when You reveal hard things. Help me trust that You are still good, still present, and still working. Teach me to lean into Your love, even when the path leads through pain. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 40

Rooted & Raised

“When You Feel Sad”

📖 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.”
 —John 16:6 (NKJV)

Have you ever felt really sad because of something someone told you?

That’s how Jesus’ disciples felt.
He told them He was going away, and they didn’t understand.
They were afraid and confused—and their hearts felt full of sadness.

But Jesus wasn’t trying to scare them.
He was trying to help them understand something very important.

Even though He was going away, He wasn’t leaving them alone.
He was sending the Holy Spirit to be with them—and to live in them.

Sometimes, when we hear hard things or feel sad, we don’t see what God is doing.
But He is always good.
He always has a plan.
And He never leaves His children alone.

Think About It:

  • What do you do when you feel sad or don’t understand something about God?
  • How does it feel to know that Jesus sends His Spirit to comfort us?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for loving me even when I feel sad or scared. Help me remember that You are always with me and that You have a good plan—even when I don’t understand. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 40

Rooted & Raised

“When Truth Hurts”

📖 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.”
 —John 16:6 (NKJV)

Let’s be real: sometimes truth hurts.

Jesus didn’t hide hard realities from His disciples.
He told them plainly—He was leaving. And not only that, but following Him would come with suffering, rejection, and loss.

And their reaction?
Sorrow filled their hearts.

They weren’t just disappointed—they were devastated.
But here’s the twist:
What brought them sorrow was actually part of God’s greater plan to bring life, freedom, and the Holy Spirit into their lives.

Sometimes, God’s truth confronts you before it comforts you.

  • You hear something in Scripture that challenges your lifestyle.
  • You realize a relationship isn’t honoring to Christ.
  • You’re convicted to step out in faith even though it costs you something.

And suddenly—your heart feels heavy.
But don’t stop there.

Jesus doesn’t expose truth to crush you—He reveals truth to set you free.

Think About It:

  • What truth has God been showing you lately that’s hard to hear?
  • Have you mistaken conviction for cruelty?

Prayer:
 Lord, when Your truth hurts, help me not to shut down. Teach me to receive even the hard words with trust, knowing You are always working for my good. Replace sorrow with faith and fear with peace. Amen.